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New 'coffee bike' rides into East Lansing
Downtown East Lansing’s newest place to buy coffee isn’t actually a place at all: it’s a bicycle.
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MSU Board of Trustees votes to increase student pay
The MSU Board of Trustees voted and approved a four percent increase in hourly pay rate for all student employees.
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MSU surpasses other Big 10 schools in enrollment of African-American students
The Spartans begin the school year on top in the Big Ten as they welcome the largest African-American freshman class on campus this year.
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Swing into Sparticipation with Swing Society, Hoop Troop
Sparticipation was held at the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena on Aug. 29 after being moved from its original location at Cherry Lane Field due to weather concerns. The event aimed to expose students to campus governing groups, registered student organizations, and MSU departments.
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Stove fire temporarily displaces MSU students
A house fire Tuesday evening forced three MSU students to stay the night elsewhere.
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ELPD responds to sexual assault, arson
The East Lansing Police Department responded to a criminal sexual assault and arson last week.
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Spartan community reacts to the death of former coach Jud Heathcote
Member of the 1979 championship team, Greg Kelser, said he was saddened by the loss of a coach, mentor and later on, friend.
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Nassar in the News: Aly Raisman criticizes USA Gymnastics, USOC, Klages subs at Twistars Gymnastics Club
Ex-MSU head gymnastics coach Klages is now working for Twistars Gymnastics Club. Banned gymnastics coach denies having sex with minors in deposition tied to Nassar civil suit. Three-time gold medalist Aly Raisman criticizes USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
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New ice cream and tea joint, Unicha, to open in mid-September
Hand-rolled ice cream, infusion teas and more bubble teas are coming to downtown East Lansing when the new restaurant Unicha opens in mid-September.
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ASMSU holds first fall semester meeting, new leadership within organization
ASMSU held its first meeting of the fall semester Monday afternoon. Change in the organization's leadership for fall semester includes four new members of the Office of the President and a new adviser.
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Sparticipation moved to Breslin Center, Munn Ice Arena
Sparticipation has been moved to the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena — but don't worry, skates aren't required.
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One Book, One Community event packs house, but few students in attendance
Despite low student turnout to event, One Book, One Community program has potential to bring MSU students and East Lansing residents together.
FEATURES
Meet the class of 2021
At the Brody Complex, a few of the newest Spartans from the Class of 2021 dished on what the change from high school to college meant for them.
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With income tax vote looming, city rejects final offer by Simon
The proposed income tax in East Lansing still remains on the November ballot after the city rejected President Lou Anna K. Simon’s final offer.
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Former MSU gymnastics coach Klages working at gymnastics club
Former MSU gymnastics head coach Kathie Klages is now working for Twistars Gymnastics Club, according to reports. Klages is accused of defending ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar and discouraging athletes from reporting sexual abuse.
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I.E.D. found in Delhi Township, police say
Two homemade explosive devices were found in a home in Delhi Township on Aug. 22, according to a press release.
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VIDEO: Lansing Lugnuts on eclipse day
The Lugnuts held "solar eclipse day" at Cooley Law School Stadium for the game, providing the first 1,000 attendees with free eclipse glasses. Play was briefly stopped during peak totality in the last third of the game, allowing a few minutes of uninterrupted viewing.
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Report: MSU student dead after suspected heroin overdose, police say
East Lansing Police are investigating the death of an MSU student who apparently overdosed on heroin, reports say.
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Nassar in the News: USA Gymnastics settled Nassar case, might have broken law
Alleged Nassar victims and former gymnasts call for new USA Gymnastics leadership. The P&G Gymnastics Championships begin amidst heavy criticism. Eaton County trial date will happen at an undetermined date in 2018. USA Gymnastics could be in violation of a California law after reaching a confidential settlement. Civil lawsuits against Nassar, MSU and others is in a mediation phase.
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How and where to view the solar eclipse in East Lansing
Unlike many eclipses, Monday’s eclipse will be visible to a vast majority of the United States.